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3232Meet Your King for August 2018http://geteastiefit.com/meet-your-king-for-august-2018/
http://geteastiefit.com/meet-your-king-for-august-2018/#respondFri, 10 Aug 2018 20:44:22 +0000http://geteastiefit.com/?p=8104Your King of the Point for August is Ryan Lawless. Ryan is the most humble super athlete. He is fast. He is strong. He works so hard. Ryan is the first one to arrive and last one to leave. We are all amazed at his endurance, strength and work capacity. Thank you Ryan for always showing up ready and bringing that engine. We enjoy working out with you so much! Let’s get ready for Ryan’s workout! It’s going to be FUN!

Learn more about King Ryan below:

What brought you to East Boston?
My girlfriend was the decision maker. She had been living in South Boston for the previous 3 years and once I found a job in Boston we decided to move in together and East Boston just made sense because it was an easy commute for her to downtown. I was just along for the ride.

What drew you to CrossFit?
I started CrossFit the same time I moved to East Boston. Well the very first workout I did was a Hero WOD “Artie” and that absolutely destroyed me but I was hooked. I just like the community feel and the friendly competitive atmosphere. Honestly, I just got sick of running all the time and wanted something different with my training and both my brothers do CrossFit so I decided to give it a try.

What was your expectation on your first day at CJP? How has your perception changed since that day? I had always followed CrossFit and was always interested in it so I knew what to expect. I guess I expected it to be hard but I knew I would enjoy it.

What keeps you coming back to CJP? I really enjoy the people I workout with and the coaching staff.

What are some of the changes you have experienced in your physical appearance, strength and/or body composition. How have you used this outside of the gym? My olympic lifting strength has definitely increased. When I first started I could clean 195 and now I am at 235. My squat has increased as well. I learned how to do bar muscle ups thanks to help of the coaches and especially coach Ryan.

Biggest improvements/struggles with CrossFit? My olympic lifting technique has improved a lot. My biggest struggle is ring muscle ups, pacing and deadlifts. I go out way too hard most of the time and redline. Javy has been trying to help me out with this but I still struggle with it. My deadlift strength has been a very slow progression but it’s a work in progress.

If you could create your own WOD, what movements would you use?
This is a tough one. I really like long EMOMs right now of about 20 minutes or so with 2 or 3 movements. I would really like to add in some DB clean and presses more often because I feel like that will be in the open more often going forward. Also rowing seems to always show up in the open and I really am not good at rowing.

**sorry for the rant on all the workouts just to give you an idea of what would be pretty cool** I also like heavier squat cleans**

Meat head nickname (with explanation)? I don’t have a meat head nickname haha .

If you were to encourage someone on the fence of joining the CJP community, what would you say? Most people are really worried about the challenge of CrossFit and how hard the movement are. I always tell people you can scale anything and everything inside the gym. If you are unable to do a pullup then try ring rows, if you struggle with box jumps then a scale would be step ups. The coaching staff at CJP will help anyway they can to help each individual reach their goals. There is a place in CrossFit for anyone looking to improve their fitness and a great place to start is CJP.

Congratulations, King Ryan!

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http://geteastiefit.com/queen-of-the-point-for-july-2018/#respondThu, 12 Jul 2018 14:24:54 +0000http://geteastiefit.com/?p=8098Our Queen is the lovely, Catherine Halpin! Catherine is a kind, strong and encouraging athlete. You’ll find her always stretching and catching up with other members before class. Catherine has taken her strength conditioning training to fuel her endurance passion – running. In May, Catherine ran the Ragnar Cape Cod, 5-mile Harpoon and Run to Remember Boston ½ marathon. 3 races in 3 consecutive weekends for a total of 35.2 miles! Plus, Murph! The best part is she is feeling great and has had so much FUN! Thank you Catherine for trusting us with your fitness journey! CONGRATULATIONS Catherine!

Learn more about our Queen Catherine!

What brought you to East Boston?
We moved to East Boston 4 years ago when Jackson pursued grad school down in Virginia, and I found a better deal on rent over here. We love the neighborhood.

What drew you to CrossFit?
I wanted to strength train, but wasn’t confident about where or how to start.

What was your expectation on your first day at CJP?
Straight up? I was super nervous. I didn’t really know what to expect from the programming, but I was sure I was going to be terrible at everything and probably embarrass myself.

How has your perception changed since that day?
Turns out, the 101 class was NOT an audition! It didn’t matter if I knew what I was doing or if I was any good yet. A year and a half later and I am still learning and growing. Everything has a progression – trust the process.

What keeps you coming back to CJP?
This is a place of such positivity! I can sometimes get caught in negative thinking, and walking in here, sometime over the course of an hour, it can be like flipping a switch. To be around people who are trying to be their best selves and so readily celebrate other’s accomplishments and small victories is really unique and pretty special to be a part of. Between the endorphins, the confidence I gain in my own abilities here, and the positivity of this community, I feel better coming here. It’s easy to point to the physical benefits because I can measure them, but the effect on my mental health can’t be understated either.

Biggest improvements/struggles with CrossFit?
I’ve made a lot of general improvements across the board since I started at CJP. They all feel big, but there are so many things that I need work on! The list gets longer, not shorter.
What are some of the changes you have experienced in your physical appearance, strength and/or body composition. I’ve definitely gained muscle and gotten stronger. Since January I’ve been trying to focus on my nutrition to better support my goals here.

How have you used this outside of the gym?
4 years ago I went to Kaua’i and couldn’t finish a 90 minute surfing lesson. So exhausted I couldn’t swim anymore, let alone paddle out on the board, I assured the instructor that I had had a great time and laughing, told him, “I’ll have to start doing some push-ups and come back.” Well, I went back in February and not only finished the lesson, I caught every wave I paddled for with the surf instructor’s help on getting the timing right. I rode all the way in and then hopped back on to paddle right out again – over and over. The thrilling feeling of catching a wave and the absolute joy I felt at being so much stronger that I could do something I had always wanted to do, was pure fun and elation that morning. It just seemed like everything we do here had come together in a very real and practical way that day. Yes, even the burpees.

If you could create your own WOD, what movements would you use?
I turn 40 years old at the end of this year. If I’m going to be “over the hill” soon, you better believe I’ll be running up and over it. I really like a good chipper, so that’s where my mind is going if can design my own workout.

Meat head nickname (with explanation)?
No meat head name. Friends and family call me Cat though, so it seemed natural when people here started using that nickname too.

If you were to encourage someone on the fence of joining the CJP community, what would you say?
I look at this as an investment in myself – of money, time, and energy – and it continues to be worth it.

We’ll celebrate by working out .. make sure you don’t miss out on ‘The Catherine’ WOD!

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Your King of the Point for June is Luis Moran. Luis is a veteran, seasoned CrossFit athlete and with an extensive endurance background. Luis is a determined, strong and adaptable athlete. He always comes in with a plan and is always ready to get the best out of the workout. We all know him as the man that can fearlessly run .. for a long time .. and really really far. Luis recently led CJP in our very first Ragnar Relay Race 200ish miles long! We had so much fun and plan to continue this tradition. Thank you Luis for helping us believe if we put in the work we could actually RUN. Congratulations Luis!

We are sad, but mostly excited to announce Luis and his wife, Jenna will soon move to Seattle. So, get ready for Luis’s workout! Let’s show him all the love our community has for him. Learn more about Luis and his CJP journey below:

What brought you to East Boston?

We wanted to find a neighborhood in Boston that was diverse in terms of people and culture. Eastie hit all our buttons.

What drew you to CrossFit?

Monotony is my worst enemy so the varied part is compelling to me. I started running in my 30’s and then picked up weight lifting in the gym but couldn’t find or maintain a consistent level of intensity on my own. CrossFit makes it so all you do is show up and give it your best. I try not to look at the workouts before hand and trust the programming.

Aside from that, I started doing CrossFit in Minneapolis and found a small box down the street and fell in love with the community aspect of it all. When I left, it took me 5 years to find it again here at CJP.

What was your expectation on your first day at CJP? How has your perception changed since that day? I pretty much knew the concept having visited a few other boxes in my travels. The first thing I saw was dudes rocking muscle ups and I about did an about face. Javi and Bryan we super welcoming and I didn’t look back.

What keeps you coming back to CJP? Mostly the people, the feeling of community and belonging to it. Everyone is so genuinely friendly and encouraging. Sometimes I just want to come and hang out. Programming is pretty great, too.

What are some of the changes you have experienced in your physical appearance, strength and/or body composition. How have you used this outside of the gym? I’ve dropped two speedo sizes, so that should answer both questions. Also, I am a better runner when I am strength training. In fact, I can skip some training runs and just do metcons which are way more fun.

Biggest improvements/struggles with CrossFit?

My body isn’t really made for bar stuff. I have always struggled with pull ups and over head squats because my arms are wiry and have old volleyball injuries. I’ve been working on strict and kipping pull ups and am about to set a bar muscle up goal pretty soon.

If you could create your own WOD, what movements would you use?

I know most CrossFitters don’t like running but what is more functional that being able to chase down a mugger or out run a bear? I would incorporate some all out track sprinting and various distances with some core stuff, like weighted planks.

Community News

May was a busy month and June is shaping up to be busy too. You are all doing some cool stuff out there, thank you for sharing with us so we can cheer you on!

PR Board

Check out all the RP’s for the month of May. Nice work everyone! Remember to share your PR’s on the board, no matter how small you think the accomplishment, we want to celebrate you!

Queen of the Point

Congratulations again to our Queen of the Point, Fanny Cardenas. Her workout was AMRAP 10: 30 DB snatches, ½ lap walking lunges, 40 air squats, ½ lap walking lunges. If you were not lucky enough to complete this WOD in class, try it on your own in honor of our Queen.

Cool Stuff

Allie H: Graduatedwith a Masters degree in Social Work from Boston College School of Social Work. She recently started a new position in Waltham at an elder service agency.

Linzi and Dave: set off to Las Vegas with a pit stop in Denver to tie to knot. Congratulations!

Abby C: Is back training with us! She is a member of the Boston Roller Derby team, be sure to welcome her back and ask about her team!

Endurance Team: What started out as the Reebok Ragnar team has now become the CJP Endurance team. The team just completed a 200-ish mile relay from Hull, MA to Provincetown, MA on May 11&12th. The team consisted of Kris, Jay, Frank, Cat, Jackson, Keri, Linzi, Sarah, Sandy, and Louis. Leading the team is Kris Smith and Sandy Caraballo, ask them about joining and upcoming events!

New Members: May’s new members are starting to join classes, introduce yourselves and show them that wonderful CJP community.

Ongoing Events

Kettlebell Kitchen is now an easy way to work on your nutritional goals. Please have orders submitted by Wednesday for Monday delivery and Saturday for Wednesday delivery. Check out the Facebook post for more details or ask one of your coaches.

Cirque Du Soleil June 29, 2018: If you are interested in going please reach out to Coach Bryan

Summer Nutrition Challenge: Join Coach Jenna in a 30-day nutrition challenge kicking off June 18th Info sessions will be held June 12th at 6:15 PM and June 16th at 10:15 AM, sign up in Pike 13. Can’t make either of those sessions? Contact Coach Jenna for more details.

These are just some of the highlights of the achievements and milestones you are all living- both inside and outside of the box. I’m sure there are more, but we can’t celebrate or support you if we don’t know what’s happening.

Please email me and/or let your coaches know what’s going on!

Keep on being awesome everyone!

Coach Jenna

Jennageteastiefit@gmail.com

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http://geteastiefit.com/queen-of-the-point-for-may-2018/#respondThu, 17 May 2018 13:56:31 +0000http://geteastiefit.com/?p=8075‘La Reina’/Our Queen is the lovely, Fanny Cardenas! Fanny came to train with us because her daughter, Diana encouraged her to visit. The rest is history! Together we have put to rest cultural myths about strength, weight loss and health. Fanny is a true testament you can benefit by training consistently. We love how much she has trusted us with her fitness journey. Thank you Fanny for choosing us!
CONGRATULATIONS Fanny! Get ready for her workout!

What brought you to East Boston?
My daughter, Diana was already training and spoke so well about everyone at the gym. I had a desire to be healthier and improve my physical appearance

What drew you to CrossFit?
I wanted something more personalized. I wanted someone to tell me the best way to do each exercise.

What was your expectation on your first day at CJP? How has your perception changed since that day?
I thought it was going to be very difficult since I had not worked out in so long. I believed it would be a lot of exercises under load and for young people. My perception has changed because everyone works to the best of their capacity and that you can accomplish so much more than with your own bodyweight.

What keeps you coming back to CJP?
First it would be my desire to feel better with my body and appearance. Second, but not least the people at the gym, Coaches and owners of the gym make me feel comfortable and in family.

Biggest improvements with CrossFit?
I’ve had so many big improvements, but the first thing I can think of is jumping on a box. The first time I jumped Javy encouraged me to just ‘Jump’ and I did. I was surprised I could do it and that was just on an 18’inch box and now I jump on a 20’ box. I feel proud, grateful with Javy for encouraging me with confidence in my ability and now I know I can do it. Another notable moment was with Coach David, I was able to hold a chin up on the bar for so long. I was so surprised I could stay on so long and everyone congratulated me. I felt so proud of myself!

What are some of the changes you have experienced in your physical appearance, strength and/or body composition. How have you used this outside of the gym?
In general, my body has experienced the most change in my abdomen and legs. I feel stronger, agile and my knees no longer make noises when I would kneel and stand up. I have more energy.

If you could create your own WOD, what movements would you use?
Front squats, chin ups, Russian twists, pull-ups, running.

If you were to encourage someone on the fence of joining the CJP community, what would you say?
CJP is a familial gym, they will motivate you to give the best of you and they do help you reach your goals. When I started training I had no CrossFit experience, I had no idea what any of the exercises were but the Coaches had a lot of patience teaching me bit by bit. I’ve managed to learn and have improved so much more. The entire CJP community is friendly, willing to answer any doubts you may have. I feel like family where I can easily take my son when I need to. I feel very happy to be part of the CJP community.

“CrossFit has changed me so much because I feel athletic. I no longer have hip and knee pain and I haven’t felt any other thing bother me. My body is defined especially my abdomen, leg and overall I feel healthy. I want to continue doing CrossFit for a long time.” – Fanny Cardena, Queen of the Point for May and Strong Mom of 2

Community News

Hello CJP,

Welcome to the new Community Newsletter! This monthly communication will highlight our community achievements, we hope you are as thrilled as we are to celebrate all our athletes and coaches inside and outside of the gym.

PR Board

Check out all the RP’s for the month of April. Nice work everyone! Remember to share your PR’s on the board, no matter how small you think the accomplishment, we want to celebrate you!

King of the Point

Congratulations again to ourKing of the Point Michael Gardner. His workout was AMRAP 20: 3 bar Muscle Ups, 6 HSPU, 9 Box Jumps, and 12 KBS. If you were not lucky enough to complete this WOD in class, try it on your own in honor of our King.

Cool Stuff

Frank and Melissa: Celebrated 4 years of marriage on April 14, 2018. Happy Anniversary!

Bob and Renate: Celebrated 29 years together April 29th

Diana: Completed a community trip to Maine in March where she volunteered at a soup kitchen and a wild life sanctuary. She met a porcupine that like sweet potatoes! Even animals eat clean ☺ She is finishing up her internship at Cambridge Health Alliance Mindfulness & Compassion Center as well as prepping for finals.

Mark: Is prepping for finals of his first semester at UMass Boston, good luck Mark! He has also been preparing for competition when he is not watching wrestling.

Coach Javy: Currently taking a business course and is ready to bring all that knowledge back to the gym. We are excited to see what he is learning and how it will make CJP a better place!

Coach Bryan: Recently just returned from an amazing trip to Spain, Morocco and Madrid with his sister and father. If you need any travel advise please just ask him!

Coach Jenna: Coached her first class on Saturday April 21, 2018, keep an eye out for more of her classes.

Ongoing Events

Kettlebell Kitchen is now an easy way to work on your nutritional goals. Please have orders submitted by Wednesday for Sunday delivery and Saturday for Wednesday delivery. Check out the Facebook post for more details or ask one of your coaches.

Upcoming Events

Kettlebell Kitchen Demo: Chris from Kettlebell Kitchen will be at CJP from 5p to 8p to inform us more about KBK and he will have samples for us.

Memorial Day – Murph WOD: Monday at 10am we will be hosting a class to honor our brave and strong service people for keeping us safe and maintain USA FREE! We will have a BBQ-Potluck-BYOB type lunch afterwards.

Cirque Du Soleil June 29, 2018: If you are interested in going please reach out to Coach Bryan

These are just some of the highlights of the achievements and milestones you are all living- both inside and outside of the box. I’m sure there are more, but we can’t celebrate or support you if we don’t know what’s happening.

I hope you are well. Every week we will highlight an athlete that through hard work have been able to accomplish a new goal or personal record. Please make sure you write your PRs on the board so we can celebrate you too.

Kathleen was able to do continue to improve in her Double Unders and accomplished her First Strict and Kipping Pull-Ups in April. Lets see how she did it.

What helped you accomplish your PR?

I am very appreciative of the support and excellent coaching. I really trust the process and felt supported every time I was in the gym struggling through pull-ups and trying to get my double unders. I have learned it is about being consistent at trying something hard every time I come in to the gym.

Tell us how you felt when you accomplish your PR?

I have to say I am surprised every time. I know consistency is key and I am very consistent, and it still comes as a surprise. I think, wow I cant believe I was able to do that. I never though it was possible for me to do something like that! It is really amazing realize I may be capable of more than I imagined.

Words of advice for others with similar goals

I genuinely look forward to and enjoy putting in the work everyday. I would say learn to put love into every workout and every movement, even the ones that are not your favorite.

What is your next goal?

Running has always been tough for me. Now that rowing season is over (and I love rowing), I am looking forward to improving my running speed and endurance…..Man I regret this already…..but everyday and then ill think “I cant believe it”… right?

We are excited to announce our new partnership with KettlebellKitchen– a performance food brand! Meals crafted by classically trained chefs, Kettlebell Kitchen is an easy & convenient way to clean up your nutrition, recover faster, work harder, and have fresh meals delivered right to the gym. Fuel the hardest working machine you know- your body!”

They will make their first delivery to our gym on Sunday, April 22nd (and every Sunday & Wednesday).

I’d seen those words for weeks, and it finally dawned on me that the list didn’t include muscle-ups, pull-ups, double-unders and handstand push-ups. It didn’t say a thing about Fran, Cindy, Angie or Jackie. Those movements and workouts provide the constant variation that produces fitness and the benchmarks that test it, but mastering a movement or workout isn’t truly the end goal.”

About the Author: Kai Rainey lives with her husband of 21 years in Tucson, Arizona. At 42, she was over 300 lb., with a BMI of 49.9. She lost over half her body weight through CrossFit and healthy eating. In November 2017, she earned a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate. She hopes to reach others who are battling obesity and help them take steps to reclaim their lives. Read more at Mylastfatsummer.com.

Keep pushing! Look at the big picture and stay consistent.

In the journey with you,

Coach Javy

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http://geteastiefit.com/meet-your-king-of-the-point-for-april/#respondWed, 11 Apr 2018 18:31:24 +0000http://geteastiefit.com/?p=8042Your King of the Point for April is Michael Gardner. You all know him as Mr. Gymnasty and now King Michael. Michael led The Double Under Dogs in the Open with the same friendly and competitive spirit he brings to every class. We are all in awe of his commitment to training smart. Thank you for choosing us as your gym. Congratulations Michael! Get ready for a fun gymnastic workout!

What brought you to East Boston?

I moved to East Boston about three years ago after living in DC for five years. I moved in with my good friend, which just so happened to be across the street from Sandy and Javy!

What drew you to CrossFit?

My two older sisters had been doing Crossfit for years and tried to get me to start for a long time. We all did gymnastics growing up, so they knew I would love it. I eventually took their word for it and gave it a shot. I only wish I had started sooner!

What was your expectation on your first day at CJP? How has your perception changed since that day?

I was cautiously optimistic on my first day at CJP because I had previously been to two different boxes where I didn’t have the best experiences. I wanted to give CrossFit another shot, and I’m glad I did. CJP was the right cultural fit for me and that made all the difference.

What keeps you coming back to CJP?

The coaches and the community! I love the culture of positivity and encouragement of all athletes. There’s also a healthy amount of competition, which gives me the extra push I need sometimes.

What are some of the changes you have experienced in your physical appearance, strength and/or body composition. How have you used this outside of the gym?

I feel stronger in all aspects of my life. I’ve gained muscle, toned up, and become more well-rounded in my fitness.

Biggest improvements/struggles with CrossFit?

My biggest improvement was getting a strict ring muscle up! Full disclosure, I could do one when I was about 12, but that was a long time ago and it took a lot of work to get it back! My biggest challenges have been on the barbell since I don’t have much background there. But I’m getting better every day and having fun with it.

If you could create your own WOD, what movements would you use? Handstand push ups, bar muscle ups… and maybe some clean and jerks?

Meat head nickname (with explanation)? No meat head nicknames here, but I could get used to King Michael…

If you were to encourage someone on the fence of joining the CJP community, what would you say?

CJP is a great place to start, so give it a shot! If you’re on the fence, my advice is stick with it for a few months before making up your mind. You’ll be surprised to see how much progress you can make in a short amount of time. Then you’ll be hooked. can make in a short amount of time. Then you’ll be hooked.